... death in 1560. It is then thought that Mary took the book to Scotland with her when she returned there in August 1561. Born in ... December 1542, Mary Stuart was the daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise. James V (10 April 1512 – 14 December 1542) was ...
Douglas MacQueen - Jun 2 2020 - 8:06pm
Alastair Kneale's blog Poor Scotland has just had to endure the patronising presence of the English leaders ... opinion polls showed increasing support for an independent Scotland, these representatives of the British establishment managed to find ...
Alastair Kneale - Sep 11 2014 - 1:59pm - 0 comments
... A new graphic novel, featuring further exploits of Scotland’s first comic book superhero "Saltire" will be launched at the ... an immortal being created thousands of years ago to protect Scotland and its people. He’s big, he’s blue and he’s ginger. He has ...
Douglas MacQueen - Sep 20 2018 - 2:26pm
... potential for increased bilateral trade between Ireland and Scotland. Charles Flanagan, TD, was speaking at the Europa Institute in Edinburgh. During his visit to Scotland the Foreign Minister will be meeting Scotland’s First Minister ...
Myghal Map Serpren - Feb 9 2015 - 4:58pm - 0 comments
... the independence question will never be put again and “Scotland’s future would be settled once and for all”. He also made it clear ... Westminster (United Kingdom) would tighten its grip on Scotland! So there we have it, the truth is out and the stakes for ...
Douglas MacQueen - Jul 29 2014 - 11:00am - 0 comments
... and nearly 36,000 volunteers working in all parts of Scotland. The message will be clearly focused on the positive opportunities that an independent Scotland will present to its people. In contrast the Westminster (UK) ...
Douglas MacQueen - Sep 13 2014 - 7:39pm - 0 comments
... submarines. Twenty hulks are still stored at Rosyth in Scotland and Devonport in England. Problems in regard to decommissioning the ... the old nuclear power station site at Chapelcross in SW Scotland. Another involves storing the reactors long term in ponds at ...
Alastair Kneale - Apr 5 2019 - 4:13pm
... castle is about 2 miles north-east of Port Appin, Argyll, Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: An Apainn, Earra-Ghàidheal, Alba). The present ... Gaelic: Latharna) is an ancient province in the west of Scotland. The name can be traced back to the 6th century and the time of the ...
Anonymous (not verified) - Aug 3 2021 - 2:13pm
... There are a number of Gaelic Organisations working across Scotland to develop and support the use of the Gaelic language and culture and ... Established as a public body by the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 which was commenced on 13th February 2006. The legislation ...
Emmett McIntyre - Jun 7 2016 - 12:53am - 0 comments
... be displayed on all new driving licences issued in England, Scotland and Wales. David Cameron well assuming the Scots and Welsh would ... on the North of Ireland. The first reaction was in Scotland where stick-over Saltire flags were applied despite threats from the ...
Mair Williams - Feb 3 2016 - 9:06pm - 0 comments